Sermons on Unexpected Heroes:

Gideon Vs. The Midianites Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Oct 20, 2008

Our weakness does not hinder God’s plan for our lives.

To receive free weekly emails, please contact pastorjonathan@fhfbc.org. [Read Judges 6:1-6] Again the Israelites did evil in the eyes of the LORD, and for seven years he gave them into the hands of the Midianites. Because the power of Midian was so oppressive, the Israelites prepared shelters for ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Whose Fault Is It?

Contributed by Don Baggett on Apr 2, 2008

One of my favorite old movies is “No Time For Sergeants,” where a very young Andy Griffith played a country boy who got drafted into the air force. As he was undergoing his psychiatric evaluation, the psychiatrist did everything he could to try and make

Do you know people who have, what I call, a victim mentality. In other words, everything that happens to them is somebody else’s fault? The reason they have the problems that they have is somebody else’s fault? One of my favorite old movies is “No Time For Sergeants,” where a very young Andy ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

4 Steps To A Life Of Blessings

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jan 27, 2008

Abraham is an example for us today to reach our destiny in God. Take these four steps to a life of blessing.

Intro: as you listen to every candidate on the campaign trail there is one common denominator, they all try to explain their climb to greatness. The struggles, the battles, the hard times, the hard work they put in to get to where they are today. Probably to some degree they are all telling the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I'm Not Sure: Between Two Opinions - Part 1

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Feb 11, 2008

Can you communicate anything of great meaning in a single thought?

One one-thousand, two one-thousand, three one-thousand. New Buzzwords: ADLETS BLINKS ADLET: This cute little name is for those ever so tiny ads---just 5 seconds in length, that marketers can buy from Clear Channel Communications. - BLINK: As in, if you blink, you’ll miss these 1 and 2 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:17-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Grandparent's Prayer

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Sep 10, 2007

The blessing you will give to your grandchildren, theri inheritance, begins with this prayer by King David.

The Grandparent’s Prayer Psalm 71:18 Today is a national holiday. It’s Grandparent’s Day, signed into law by President Jimmy Carter after an unanimous vote from Congress in September of 1978. What is a Grandparent? Taken from papers written by a class of 8 year olds: - Grandparents are a lady ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 71:18

Denomination: Church Of God

The Protagonist And The Antagonist

Contributed by Phillip Wright on Jan 6, 2007

Jesus setting the Pharisees straight and shutting down their argumentative spirit.

The Protagonist and the Antagonist Luke 14:1-6 Rev. Phillip A. Wright Jesus was literally on display in midst of the Pharisees in home of one of their rulers. This was the primary group who would want to catch Jesus in some form of a compromise. So let’s look at our passage and see how the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Idols Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 11, 2007

A series of messages based on the 10 Commandments

The “Truth about Truth” #3 “IDOLS” Exodus 20:4-6 * When you hear the word “Idol”, who or what do you think about? Most of us think about Stars, Singers, or Sports figures. Or may people we desire to be “LIKE.” In days past some of our idols and/or heroes were fictional characters like Superman, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Come And Have Your Meal At Once

Contributed by Carl Benge on Oct 23, 2007

Sharing in the invitation of the Gospel.. Relating to the parable of the servant and the good master and the thier roles

When I think on today’s Gospel parable I at once imagine how I would feel if I had worked all day in the field for somebody. Imagine how you would feel, you have worked all day long for your boss and at the end of the day, instead of being told you have done a great job, you are told to get supper ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5-10

Denomination: Methodist

Building A Memorial To God

Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on May 26, 2007

HONORING GOD THROUGH OUR DAILY SERVICE TO HIM, USING NEHEMIAH’S EXAMPLE OF TAKING GOD’S GUARANTEE AND ALLOWING HIM TO PROVE HIS PROMISES.

NEHEMIAH 2:VS 17--20 BUILDING A MEMORIAL TO GOD MAY 26, 2007 INTRODUCTION: AS WE CELEBRATE MEMORIAL DAY, WE HONOR OUR FALLEN HEROS, THOSE WHO DIED REPRESENTING THE HONOR AND VALUES OF THIS GREAT COUNTRY WE LIVE IN. MANY WHO SHED THEIR BLOOD FOR THE FREEDOM WE NOW ENJOY, DID SO IN HONOR OF GOD ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

Learning From The Jerusalem Crowd

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Apr 6, 2006

Let’s not be like those who first welcomed, then turned against the only Savior, Jesus Christ.

LEARNING FROM THE JERUSALEM CROWD Palm Sunday 2006 Pastor Eric J. Hanson Read Mark 11: 1-11. Now here’s rest of the story of this week and the following 40 days . 1. He cleared the Temple. 2. He cursed the barren fig tree. 3. He silenced the Sanhedrin with their trick questions. 4. He taught ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Precious In The Sight Of The Lord

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 18, 2006

This is a funeral sermon taken from Psalm 116:15, used upon the death of a quadraplegic named Robert. The sermon is short, but of standard length for funerals like this.

Precious in the Sight of the Lord Psalm 116:15 It is sad but true that earth-bound perspectives shackle us all. We have enough experience of things on this earth to know about how things work in daily life, but we can’t see through the Lord’s eyes and get His perspective unless of course he ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finding God In Narnia: Meet The Cast – Aslan Series

Contributed by Marty Boller on Dec 14, 2005

#8 of 8 Narnia teachings. Geared to help you draw out and apply the powerful scriptural truths found in C.S. Lewis’ classic: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe.

Hear a 27.5 minute MP3 audio of this teaching by Pastor Marty Boller @ http://www.crvineyard.org/Teachings/Marty121805.mp3 Last weekend...CS Lewis’ Lion Witch & Wardrobe roared into 3,600 theatres across America. It set several new records as Americans flocked in droves to theatres to see CS ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Narnia: Jesus (Aslan) The Creator And The Saviour!

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 18, 2005

This sermon aims at seekers, using quotes from ’The Magicians Nephew’ and ’The Last Battle’. The world was created through Jesus and he has prepared a place in heaven for all believers! So, let’s become like little children!

[This sermon was preached in December 2005 at a Carol Service in partnership with ’Naomi House’, a local hospital providing respite care for terminally ill children and their families. Many people in the congregation are not / were not Christians and this message was especially aimed at them. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Anglican

Spiritual Solutions For Depression

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 1, 2004

Pain is inevitable, but misery is optional. We cannot avoid pain, but we can avoid joy. The Holy Spirit amplifies His nearness and comforting powers to us, when we are feeling depressed. David wrote, "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves tho

Spiritual Solutions for Depression Quote: Pain is inevitable, but misery is optional. We cannot avoid pain, but we can avoid joy. Tim Hansel Psalm 34:18 Illustration: Many are suffering from emotional stress that often times leads to depression. Jim Varney who played Earnest T ("know what I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:18-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Rahab Entered The 11th Chapter Of Hebrews

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Aug 11, 2004

God can save the most unlikely people and then God can take the most unlikely people and use them if only they will believe and trust God.

How Rahab Entered the 11th Chapter of Hebrews Heb 11:31 By faith the harlot Rahab perished not with them that believed not, when she had received the spies with peace. Introduction The 11th chapter of Hebrews is an often preached from passage on “faith” or more exactly on some of the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-24

Denomination: Baptist